Lead Poisoning Prevention

Reduce Lead Hazards in Your Home

Lead is a poisonous substance found in most homes in New Haven built before 1978. When exposed to lead, children or adults can have permanent and severe health problems. But lead poisoning is 100% preventable.

Here are a few steps to keep you and your family safe:

Use furniture to block your child from paint that is chipping and/or peeling, especially on windowsills where your child may bite, chew or suck.
Keep windows closed that have peeling paint to prevent lead paint dust from moving throughout the home.
Wash and dry your child’s hands and toys often, especially before meals. Lead paint dust can be found on many surfaces including windowsills, floors and even toys.
Use “wet cleaning” to remove lead paint dust on wood floors, windowsills and counters.

FEDERAL FUNDING IS UP TO $15,000 PER UNIT

with more money on a case by case basis

Homeowners & Landlords

The New Haven Health Department can help make your home lead safe. The Department is offering funding assistance to abate lead based paint hazards and other hazardous conditions in the home.

Priority goes to New Haven homes built before 1978 in which children up to the age of 6 and/or pregnant women reside or visit often.

To see if you qualify and for more information contact:

Amanda Baldwin, Program Manager
abaldwin@newhavenct.gov
203-584-1646

Parents & Caregivers

Lead poisoning cannot be undone. The most vulnerable households include:

Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant
Families with small children ages 0-6
Caregivers for small children ages 0-6

The good news is that poisoning from lead is 100% preventable!

Every child is required to have a blood test for lead at age 12 months and at age 24 months.

Test results provide important information on your child’s health and growth and may help avoid long-term effects.

Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Lead Poisoning Prevention

Connecticut Department of Health
Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program

Consumer Product Safety Commission
Lead Hazards in Toys and Household Items

Environmental Protection Agency
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Consumer Product Safety Commission
Search for Product Recalls

Call us with any questions or concerns: 203-584-1646

New Haven Lead Abatement Dashboard

This real-time dashboard provides information about cases that come to the NHV Health Department of children that have a large amount of lead in their blood. The Department makes sure these homes are made safe from lead.

Lead Poisoning Advisory Committee

The City of New Haven’s Lead Poisoning Advisory Committee brings together leaders from government, healthcare, and the community to guide local lead safety efforts. Learn how the committee develops policies and coordinates prevention programs to protect residents from lead exposure.